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"Way Down East" (1920) is a poignant drama. This film illustrates the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.

Directed by               D. W. Griffith
Produced by             D. W. Griffith
Scenario by               Anthony Paul Kelly          
Based on                    Way Down East by Lottie Blair Parker
Starring                     Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess
Cinematography       Billy Bitzer
Editing by                  James Smith and Rose Smith
Distributed by           United Artists
Release date               September 3, 1920
Running time             123 min
Country                      United States
Language                    Silent film, English intertitles

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